A Community Event to Lift Spirits and Support the Performing Arts

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Oct. 24, 2024 - PRLog -- The Duke Energy Center for the Arts—Mahaffey Theater is excited to announce Party on the Plaza, a special benefit concert at 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 9th, at 400 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL.

"In light of the recent challenges we've all faced, we wanted to make Party on the Plaza accessible to the entire community. It offers us a chance to come together, lift each other up, and find joy," said Bill Edwards, Founder & CEO of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. "It's an opportunity to celebrate our collective strength and resilience."

General Admission tickets are FREE to the public as part of this community giveback. We want to unite everyone for a night of music and fun. This uplifting event is our way of giving back to the community, offering support and unity in the wake of the challenges we've all faced after the recent hurricanes. Please RSVP for this event in advance by clicking here.

VIP tickets are available for those who want to make a greater impact. VIP Tickets include priority seating in the VIP Section, early entry at 6 pm, complimentary preferred parking, private restrooms, light hors d'oeuvres, one free premium beverage, and access to premium liquors. Proceeds benefit our Class Acts Youth Educational Performance Series, which provides educational experiences in the performing arts for students across the Tampa Bay area, especially benefitting underserved youth from the south side of St Petersburg.

The evening will feature live music by #NOFILTER, a band known for bringing high energy to the stage. #NOFILTER brings energy and excitement by performing chart-topping hits from today and timeless classics from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

All concert proceeds will go directly to Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts, which supports youth educational programming. This program allows Tampa Bay students to experience the performing arts, fostering creativity, learning, and inspiration using the stage as a classroom.

The community is invited to an evening of music with a beautiful view of Tampa Bay. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, relax, and enjoy the show while supporting a meaningful cause. This event is a chance to celebrate our shared strength and resilience.

Event Details:

• What: Party on the Plaza – Benefit Concert
• When: November 9th, 2024, at 7:00 - 10:00 PM
• Where: Mahaffey Theater Plaza, 400 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL
• General Admission: Free - must register at Wish Pond
• VIP Tickets: $125 (Member Price VIP $100) with proceeds supporting Class Acts
• 50/50 Raffle: Benefiting hurricane relief efforts